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The Sandcastle is Lappeenranta’s absolute summer highlight - and entry to the area is free of charge! The theme of the sand sculptures at Finland’s largest Sandcastle for summer 2026 is Living Sculptures, offering visitors the chance to step into the world created by the sculptures themselves!

The area will continue to be developed over the coming years, but the first new additions can already be enjoyed in summer 2026. The area features a children’s vety play kiosk, the Old Town Hall playhouse, and a LUT Junior University activity cabin hosting pop-up science activities. The area also features a bungee trampoline, and later in the summer, outdoor play equipment suitable for visitors of all ages will be available.

Visitors can enjoy summer treats at the area's new ice cream and coffee kiosks.

The millions of kilograms of sand in the Sandcastle area morph into new shapes time and time again since the same sand is reused every year. This is one of our small ways of fulfilling the Green Lappeenranta city strategy.

Right next to the Lappeenranta Sandcastle, you’ll find Saimaan Palju Event's well-equipped rental shop offering basic hiking gear, a wide selection of bicycles, kayaks, and SUP boards. Perfect for an overnight stays in the tranquil Finnish nature.

The stunning Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark sites are included in the new canoeing locations.

At the end of a day at the Sandcastle, you can hop on a sight seeing tour and set out to explore the city. A guided sightseeing tour of approximately 50 minutes also departs from the Sandcastle, introducing visitors to the city's landmarks and their history along the way.

After the tour, it's well worth continuing your journey with a visit to the popular Fazer store, located right next to the Sandcastle.

You can also use a city bike and explore Lappeenranta, one of the Europe´s greenest city! You recognize the city bikes from it's vibrant orange color.